Strikeforce Salaries: Dan Henderson Top Earner With $250K Payday
by Nick Thomas on Mar 7, 2011 1:12 PM EST
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According to the Ohio Athletic Commission (via MMA Fighting):
Dan Henderson $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Rafael Cavalcante $28,000The event drew 7,123 in attendance.
Marloes Coenen $10,000 (no win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche $5,000
Tim Kennedy $50,000 (no win bonus) def. Melvin Manhoef $10,000
Jorge Masvidal $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Billy Evangelista $20,000
Roger Bowling $7,000 ($3,500 win bonus) def. Josh Thornburg $2,000
Jorge Gurgel $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus) def. Billy Vaughan $1,500
Jason Freeman $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Jason Riley $1,500
Brian Rogers $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Ian Rammel $1,500
Mitch Whitesel $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. Marc Cofer $1,500
John Kuhner $3,000 ($1,500 win bonus) def. JP Felty $1,500
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Why is Melvin even bothering to fight in Strikeforce if he’s only getting 10k? Surely he could be getting higher paying gigs in Europe or Asia.
"an excellent example of why most MMA "journalism" is a joke. Pseudonyms like "toxic" and shitty writing like that dopey article"--- Joe Rogan.
European (or maybe all foreigners?) always seem to have low reported salary numbers
either they don’t value foreign fighter much or they pay them off the books for tax purposes.
I have no idea really. But it is a common trend it seems with Strikeforce.
by mikedh on Mar 7, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
It is common to pay European fighters a large chunk of their salary through their camp as mikedh said for tax purposes.
by fitefan on Mar 7, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
why do people take these numbers seriously?
by Phildo on Mar 7, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Cause they are on the net,
and if it’s on the net, it must be true.
But isn’t getting personally enraged about fighter’s not making enough money because a athletic commission payout report says so part of the whole internet MMA experience? I mean sure they athletic commission reports are just partial information but where’s the fun of not taking the numbers as a personal affront and ranting online about them?
Wow, Former champ made 26K and Coenen made 10K ……
Hendo got paid very well tho, but Coenen needs to complain about her payday..
please explain…
"I’ve been watching alot of DVD’s" – James Thompson
by Tears of Aoki on Mar 7, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
The joke he’s making is that she doesn’t bring in any viewers, so she’s getting paid fairly. Honestly, women’s MMA is so shallow that I think she’s getting paid entirely fairly.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Why?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe it’s the European tax thing mentioned above and elsewhere, but if we’re going to get fired up about these numbers, then I’m fired up and bothered that Coenen got half as much as Billy Evangelista. She’s in the co-main slot, is the champ, got some promo and won, while he’s making a new maincard appearance and lost in a fight that doesn’t put him or Masvidal anywhere in particular.
by Philosophy Pro on Mar 7, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Ahh, I see. regardless a champion should be making WAY more then that…
"I’ve been watching alot of DVD’s" – James Thompson
by Tears of Aoki on Mar 7, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
In all honesty, that was a good fight. Women’s mma usually is entertaining, there just aren’t enough fighters. I was extremely impressed with Carmouche
It was a good fight, I wasn’t implying otherwise.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
She should only complain
if there is some other MMA promotion out there paying women more than 10k to fight. I doubt it though.
Dude....
If you are ont he uncard in Strikeforce, and you get $1500, that barely pays for your plane ticket,dinner, and hotel. So you pretty much payed someone to woop your @ss if you lose
I thought..
that they(strikeforce) paid for the plane ticket/hotel and those things
I doubt they pay for the undercard guys travel/hotel
because they are almost always local. The pay sucks, but for guys at their level MMA very much is a “pay to play” type of gig.
wtf
is with tim kennedy’s pay? Is there some reason hes getting paid more than current women’s champ and former lhw champ?
Because he is easy to promote and brings eyeballs
He lets Strikeforce cut to some Colonels in unifom ringside and talk about how great the military is. Also he’s good on a microphone.
by HarmlessNinja on Mar 7, 2011 1:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Your title that no one cares about?! In the one promotion that would give you anywhere near that amount of money?!
THE HORROR!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
If you don't care about the StrikeForce women's WW title
then you are not a real fan
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
by TheFilt on Mar 7, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I don't care about the WNBA...
Does that mean I’m not really a Bulls fan? Your arguement is ignorant. Especially to a man who probably has more MMA knowledge in his left testicle than you have in your brain.
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by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 1:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Clearly this one missed the new BE sarcasm feature – it is made for those like myself with a poor ability to distinguish sarcasm from ignorance online. Filt is a good, knowledgeable guy, I’m not sure that’s knowledge you’re finding down there…
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by The American Ronin on Mar 7, 2011 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My bad!
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by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 1:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
that weird block thing is the "sarcasm" font.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhh
Just got out of the gym and I’m still pumped up. My apologies. I’ll let Jack-3d wear off before I post again!
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 1:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
How are you liking that?
Compared to Cell Tech hardcore or NoXplode
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
It works
But if you want size, just drink a gallon of milk a day.
I guarantee you will get bigger. Not fatter either(if you’re working hard). Just bigger.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
Yeah I go through about a gallon every two days, mixing it with protein shakes. The people at Walgreens probably think I am getting high on it or something
You probably don't need the extra protein then
150-300 grams is enough for anyone.
Its the calories and the type of aminos in milk that put the weight on. If you’re not getting at least 3,500 calories a day while you train hard, you won’t gain any weight.
Beef(or buffalo) protein is much better than any protein drink when it comes to building muscle. Chicken breasts will also be your best friend.
Its really important to eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Brocolli is a super food. Lots of b vitamins, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and tons of vitamin C. Also a good source of fiber and protein.
Sweet potatoes are another super food.
Snack all day. Jerky and nuts.
Keep your reps low(8-12).
Work large muscle groups together(deadlift, bench press, barbell curl, squat).
Get lots of rest. Lots of rest. That means you gotta sleep welland listen to your body. If you’re tired or hurt, rest. You grow during the resting phase anyway. You’ll only hurt yourself by pushing too much.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
Its good, too
But its high in cholesterol and too expensive for a lot of people.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
Its high in omega-3, you can grab tuna and its 23 grams of protein per can and doesn’t really fill you up. Good snack and not AS high in cholesterol. But everyone is different as far as what routine/diet works for them. I eat a couple cans a day though.
by mikeI981j on Mar 7, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh
I thought you meant deep water fish like cod and halibut.
Tuna is awesome. Sardines and mackerel too. Most people just won’t eat it.
My Japanese fiance thinks canned fish is candy.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
I’ve had great luck putting on mass with high protien diet, creatine, N.O. Fury pills from Walmart for extra pump, and lifting heavy one body part a day, 5 days a week.
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by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 2:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nah
It’s a nitric oxide product. It is for increase and sustained “pump”. N.O. Products work very well for me. They make me look a lot more big. There is a new product coming out from the makers of Jack-3d, it’s called Yok-3d. It’s a N.O. Pump pill too. Beta testers are raving about how well it works and how big u get on it. Some places on the net are taking pre-orders for it but most are sold out. If you are looking for size I would definately give Nitric Oxide products a try!
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 2:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Definitely
Cell Tech hardcore pro series, helped me gain 12 pounds of lean mass in a month.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
I put on 14 lbs solid muscle with Epi-max, phenom amped pre work-out, and 200g of whey a day. It’s been 3 weeks since I stopped the Epi and haven’t lost any muscle. I ran the stuff by my Dr. before I started taking it and he said it was ok. I had a blood draw done at the end of the 4 weeks and everything checked out A-OK. I’d highly recommend the Epi!
Just Breed!
Be careful with those nitric oxide products they’re not for everyone, they work until you get used to the caffeine if you work out every day then it just causes nausea and headaches. If you don’t have a sensitive stomach or take in any other caffeine they’re good pre-workout energy.
by mikeI981j on Mar 7, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Very true
The only one I would recommend would be cell tech hardcore pro series.
It doesn’t have caffeine and is a lot more than just a NO2 product.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
I used super pump250 and the first day I took it I thought it was literally a miracle supplement ,the energy it gave me was ridiculous it was like crack. But a few days later it just gave me an upset stomach, and I got a little nausea and ended waiting a while for it to wear off so I could work out lol.
N.O. Fury pills have no caffeine. The powder form of it does however. I don’t know why.
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by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 4:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Caffeine in itself is a hemodilator
Which is essentially the purpose of NO2, so I imagine it helps it work faster/better.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
I was sticking to an energy drink like a monster before working out, because its hard to find the motivation to workout everyday but they’re pretty bad for you. When i’m taking in caffeine I can’t stay asleep which ruins the whole recovery process so I quit caffeine all together. Its a bit harder to workout but once you get going you’re fine.
BTW any other advice for putting on mass would be helpful
Calories IN must be higher than calories OUT,
that’s it. simple.
the body is really complex, but when it comes to weight gain/loss it actually just follows that simple rule.
Sounds like Springfield's got a discipline problem.
- Maybe that's why we beat them at football nearly half the time.
I love it man.
I mix it in with my pre-workout shake about 30 min before workout. I don’t take it every day though, just when I need a boost. I’m pretty sensitive to what I can take cuz I have anxiety, but this doesn’t give me jitters at all. My next step is the Dolce Diet. I’m 5’7" 193 today, and I need to make 155 in June. I plan on doing some Fanposts with pics to show the results of the cut. Wish me luck!
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 2:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cool
I’ve been hearing good things. I hate the shakes.
You can do it for sure. What’s your body fat at?
For every 3,500 calories you burn(don’t eat) you lose one pound. Do you have a program designed?
If you don’t, just create three periods on you calender between now and June.
38lbs would be 9lbs a month with a 10lb weight cut. Very doable.
If you just restrict your diet down to 2,000 or 1,500 calories, while training, the weight will come off quickly. About 2 pounds a week is healthy as long as you maintain proper nutrition.
Looking forward to the update. Good luck.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
I have not measured body fat yet, although i still have plenty to lose. I carry most of it in my mid-section, and thighs. About 10 months ago I started lifting and was a fat ass at 215lbs. Through diet and hard work I got down to 178lbs. about 2 months ago. Once I got there I started eating tons of protien and lifting heavy and got up to around 193. Now that I have a solid frame I just need to lose the rest of the fat. Im hoping i don’t lose all the muscle i gained, in the cut. We shall see i guess.
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 3:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If you were a solid(not ripped) 193
At 165, you should still have the most of muscle you gained. Even if you ‘lose’ some muscle, it will swell right back up when you begin eating a lot again.
Its all about how you do it.
The method I suggested would be a good way to get to an ideal lean weight. You can keep your protein intake really high while keeping your calories low.
Basically, get 2/3 of your calories from fruits and veggies(especially broccoli and spinach), the remaining third from protein. Very low sugar, very low fat.
Its important that you continue heavy lifting and intense training. It will insure you lose they weight and keep your strength. You may find that at 165-170 you are as muscular, if not more muscular than you are now.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
Thanks! Be on the lookout for updates on here on BE.
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 4:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Congratulations on the weight loss as well
40lbs is a serious change that took real effort and commitment. Great job.
"I'll rock your body with big nasty hooks!"
Thank you!
I have an addictive personality, just had to get addicted to the right things!!
Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo
by ANance on Mar 7, 2011 9:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dan Henderson
Signed for Strikeforce for less money (he was in on ppv cuts in the UFC) and cut of those killer sub $10,000 merch sales. Can someone please explain that one to me?
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Dan made 25% more than the rest of the card combined!
GSP is an alien sent here to humiliate our men and mate with our women
Dan was known better by people watching than 99% of the rest of the card combined!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
That's fine,
but it’s becoming obvious why SF is having trouble building the bench of prospects they need to grow sustainably. I’ve seen complaints levied against the UFC for under-compensating their B-list in favor of fan faves of yesteryear ala Forrest Griffin . But wow, these guys are essentially fighting pro-bono. It’s hard when a simple list of reported fighter payouts for a recent event feels like bad press.
by Charlie Custer on Mar 7, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
This is so ignorant. The UFC actually pays their undercard fighters an exorbinant amount relative to demand.
by Jonathan Snowden on Mar 7, 2011 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Right.
But I’ve read complaints that “fill-in-the-blank” UFC undercard fighter is being paid peanuts. Apparently this is not the case.
My point is that emerging fighters will look at what SF unknowns are getting paid with some chagrin.
by Charlie Custer on Mar 7, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
their undercards are entirely different
Strikeforce puts local guys on the show to help try and sell tickets to the local area and UFC puts guys with extensive contracts on their undercard. The guys making 1.5k/1.5k are not guys getting a shot in the UFC anytime soon.
If Kennedy, Masvidal, and Evangalista were all in the UFC. They would be on undercards making less. While they are worth far more to a promotion like Strikeforce.
SF is smart with their money, that's why they make a healthy profit
Overpaying people like Affliction will only get you out of business
That is nuts!
I know he was the only draw really, but to make 25% more then the entire card combined means one of two things.
1. SF doesnt pay their fighters SHIT!
2. SF pays some fights way to fucking much.
Defeat is a state of mind. No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality. Bruce Lee.
by RJshock 305 on Mar 7, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They made 90% of their money that night off of Dan Henderson homey
by Wormwood on Mar 7, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I get that BRO! Im just flabbergasted that he made so damn much.
Defeat is a state of mind. No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality. Bruce Lee.
Take him off the card and how much money and viewers do you think they would have had, FRIENDO? That is your explanation as to why he was paid so much
I get it DUDE! I know he was the draw for that whole card, but phew 250,000 dude is living good. Anyone know if he got PPV cut as well?
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by The American Ronin on Mar 7, 2011 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Showtime isn't free.
"So, while you're taking a break from the UFC, hanging out at some lame party that your girlfriend dragged you to, I'll man up and watch some goddamn fights like a goddamn adult."
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He also owns clinch gear, which he gets to actively promote in SF as opposed to the UFC
So he’s got that going for him, which is nice.
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Brock, Randy, and GSP have made more than enitre payout lists
and I am pretty sure James Toney has before. The guys with PPV cuts get into the seven figures mark
by mikedh on Mar 7, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They pay their fighters pretty damn well. Evangelista got $20k and Masvidal got $30k. That’s not really underpaying people. I know that people are mad about the women’s pay. But…I’m sorry, women’s MMA is not doing anything to draw in viewers and doesn’t have enough established fighters to really dump a ton of money into them when the market doesn’t demand it.
Henderson was a huge signing for them and they agreed to pay what he wanted. Given the fee Showtime pays to have the fights aired and Henderson being a guy who can get viewers, that seems to be a pretty fair number. Maybe a little high but i’m not going to bitch about Dan Henderson making good money after being a guy who has fought his ass off for YEARS.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I don't really see a huge problem with this
Yah, the women got low pay, but it’s not like anywhere else is paying women a bunch for MMA.
Cavalcante got probably what he would have gotten in the UFC for losing and Kennedy, Masvidal, and Evangelista certainly made more than they would have if they were in the UFC. I would bet they would be on undercards/tv events with 8k/8k contracts.
The only one that I was upset to see was Manhoefs pay…hope he got more than that.
by mikedh on Mar 7, 2011 1:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Please tell me where the guys who only made $1,500 were going to make more than $1,500
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i mean overall in any promotion. just my opinion
by MMA_Revolution on Mar 7, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
I guess you don’t like local or regional level MMA?
by Jonathan Snowden on Mar 7, 2011 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
im in NYC. we get no local or regional MMA out here..
that I know of…
by MMA_Revolution on Mar 7, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
like i said
mma at that level is really a pay to play type deal. SF ALWAYS has had 1.5k/1.5k pay for undercards. If these guys could make more elsewhere they would.
They are starting to get close to ufc 2006 level of pay. Strikeforce is starting to step up
by TheBiggertheyare... on Mar 7, 2011 1:56 PM EST reply actions
10 grand is a lot of money
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Expenses
Taxes
Trainers
Manager
So for defending your belt 10k is not much money, she deserves more.
At least 25K to show, and maybe 10k to win.
Market realities and all that.
She’s getting paid more in Strikeforce than anywhere else. In sports (or any profession really) you don’t pay people more than the market dictates that you pay. There aren’t other promotions that are helping jack up the amount that women can make in MMA so Strikeforce should absolutely not be paying more just because of a title.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2011 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Isn't this where someone is supposed to come in with the whole "how can you make a living off that much money" rant?
They are on TV, thus they should all be millionaires, the evil UFC Strikeforce is making billions off the backs of fighters who they pay a pittance to. They are evil people who don’t care about their fighters and they are ruining the sport of MMA and I don’t know how to use the new BE sarcasm feature. Oooooh I am soo mad right now……………..
Under what precendent should she be getting more?
Marloes is the only non-Carano and non-cyborg female to even make it into five figures in Strikeforce (and maybe all of womens MMA as a whole).
Women’s MMA is still developing. Marloes is a veteran with years of training and was almost defeated by a girl who has been fighting for a year who only had two weeks to get ready.In a title match. That is the kind of state that womens MMA is in right now. It’s not hard to see why she is valued the way she is.
I wouldn't weep for Marloes pockets just yet
She is an articulate and attractive champion, who is bound to have additional revenue streams and endorsements, plus Holland probably has socialized medicine, so that one less expense for a cage fighter to worry about.
FWIW, I think Sarah Kaufmann took home more in her loss, but she also has socialized medicine, thanks to being Canadian.
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Just glancing at it, it looks like Dan made more than the rest of the card combined.
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Man
I wasn’t even going for a Strikeforce/UFC thing there. Pick your spots – I’ll give them to you.
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by Derek Suboticki on Mar 7, 2011 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
10k for marloes?
No wonder she cant afford a cage to practice wallwalking a mounted girl off her…
such ‘small’ things can make a big differences in fights… both at the sports as well as the entertainment/business end.
She trains at Golden Glory
I’m quite certain they have a cage at the gym.
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Wow Hendo is a great business man
Good for Hendo, as much as I would like to see him in the UFC this was a great decision to take advantage of SF situation of no stars and getting big $ for it.
Just for comparision's sake 126
* Anderson Silva: $200,000 (includes no win bonus) def. Vitor Belfort: $275,000
* Forrest Griffin: $275,000 ($150,000 win bonus) def. Rich Franklin: $75,000
* Jon Jones: $140,000 ($70,000 win bonus) def. Ryan Bader: $20,000
* Jake Ellenberger: $32,000 ($16,000 win bonus) def. Carlos Eduardo Rocha: $8,000
* Miguel Torres: $56,000 ($28,000 win bonus) def. Antonio Banuelos: $9,000
* Donald Cerrone: $36,000 ($18,000 win bonus) def. Paul Kelly: $19,000
* Chad Mendes: $19,000 ($9,500 win bonus) def. Michihiro Omigawa: $8,000
* Demetrious Johnson: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. Norifumi Yamamoto: $15,000
* Paul Taylor: $36,000 ($18,000 win bonus) def. Gabe Ruediger: $8,000
* Kyle Kingsbury: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Ricardo Romero: $10,000
* Mike Pierce: $28,000 ($14,000 win bonus) def. Kenny Robertson: $6,000
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lol you guys couldn’t find a better picture than that? Raphael looks silly as fuck after getting smashed by Hendo in that pic. I was rooting for Raphael, I’m all for Team Blackhouse. Oh well just because Andy could do it, doesn’t mean Lyoto or Souza can/could :(
Man, that shows just how fucking phenomenal Anderson is. Post Anderson Hendo has knocked out Bisping, Babalu, and now Cavalcante, the latter 2 were former champions.
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